A Chinese banquet fit for a prime minister

Chinese president Xi Jinping has held a lavish dinner banquet for Prime Minister David Cameron during his state visit to China, including delicacies such as sturgeon's marrow, steamed duck and boiled lobster claw:

Sturgeon's marrow and bamboo fungus soup

Boiled lobster claw with peach gum with saffron

Coldfish roll with bacon

Sauteed shredded pork in chilli and garlic sauce

Steamed duck and taro past with rice wine

Assorted vegetables in casserole

Glutinous rice congee with gingko

The meal was followed be desserts of pastries and fruits, and accompanied by wines from China's Shandong region.